Director Of Research Arlington
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Starting at $200,000; commensurate with experience
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Summary
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative seeks a Director of Research to provide strategic leadership for its cybersecurity research portfolio at Virginia Tech's Arlington campus. The role involves developing and executing research strategy, securing external funding, mentoring faculty, overseeing research administration and compliance, and advancing CCI's national impact in cybersecurity innovation and workforce development.
Key qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, public policy, or related field
- Demonstrated progressively advanced experience in academic or applied research leadership
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing externally funded research projects
- Knowledge of cybersecurity policy, emerging technologies, and national security challenges
- Experience supervising or mentoring research faculty and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong knowledge of research administration, including pre-award and post-award processes
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